Ivanka Trump arrived in Africa, opening a four-day swing to advocate for an initiative that aims to boost 50 million women in developing countries by 2025.
and Ivory Coast in pursuit of a very different goal — advancing a global women's program she hopes will outlast an administration better known for "America First" isolationism.
Ethiopian journalist Sisay Woubshet was more skeptical, citing President Donald Trump's past comments and adding: "I don't think people will have a good feeling about his daughter's visit this time around to promote her global initiative towards women."She has spent two years promoting a family-friendly agenda in an administration focused on hardline immigration tactics and protectionist trade policies.
Ivanka Trump was also expected to announce additional support for businesses. And she was to meet with Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The Trump administration put out an Africa policy late last year that largely sought to counter what it called the "predatory" practices of China and Russia in the region. It was viewed with skepticism by some critics, coming two years into his administration and following his disparaging comments about the continent. So far, the president has made no plans to travel there himself.
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